Church History Biographical Database
Elijah Reed
Born in Tennessee, United States
1829 March 21
Mother
Unknown
Father
Samuel Reed
Date Details
Occurred On 1829 March 21
Died
No dates given
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1836 May 17 (Age 7) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Missionary Activity Notes
Brigham Young wrote that he departed Kirtland "on the 17th of May last, in company with brother Joseph Young and Elijah Reed" they departed company in NY.
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Geauga, Ohio
Location Served
New York and other states
Date Details
Started On 1836 May 17
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found
Baptized by N T Porter
1843 March 15 (Age 13)
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1843 July 3 (Age 14) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Short Term
Marital Status
Single
Missionary Activity Notes
Called on a short mission to Illinois to labor in Adams and Pike counties in connection with Jesse Hitchcock.
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Illinois
Location Served
Illinois
Date Details
Ended On 1843
Released
Started On 1843 July 3
Called
Served in Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign Mission
1844 April 15 (Age 15) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Missionary Activity Notes
Elders were to faithfully preach the gospel and to assist with Joseph Smith's campaign for US President. Journal History of April 15, 1844.
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Illinois
Location Served
New York
Date Details
Ended On 1844
Released
Started On 1844 April 15
Called